John "JD" Chism, a member of Boy Scout Troop 83 in Leola, had his Eagle Court of Honor on Sept. 19 at the United Zion Church in Leola. JD is the son of John and Megan Chism of Lititz, and he is a 10th-grader at Manheim Township High School.

JD is the 99th member of Troop 83 to receive his Eagle Award under the leadership of Scoutmaster Steven Eddy. He earned 21 merit badges and had 40 nights of camping, and he attended summer camp at Camp Bashore.

His service project involved building and installing a small free library at a neighborhood park in Leola known as the Fruit Bowl. He and his grandfather, Dave White of Manheim, spent many hours together planning, constructing, and painting the library. It was installed May 14 with the help of fellow Scouts and will be available for use by residents in the neighborhood. The project related to JD's longtime enjoyment of reading.

JD plans to continue attending Scouting meetings and to assist with the younger Scouts.